This guide takes you through the division of legislative authority with respect to the federal, provincial and territorial governments and provides a detailed examination of the specific labour and employment law provisions in each jurisdiction.
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Here is a sample of some recent changes to employment and labour law included in this new edition:
- Family Day holiday introduced in British Columbia.
- Leaves of absence:
- Reservist leave added for Nunavut.
- Leave for death or disappearance of a child added for the federal jurisdiction and Manitoba.
- Leave for a critically ill child introduced for the federal jurisdiction and Manitoba.
- Maximum hours of operation on Sundays and certain holidays expanded for retail businesses in Manitoba.
- Minimum wage increases in Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
- New definitions of “suitable employment” and “reasonable job search” for Employment Insurance claimants.
- Expanded commentary on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
- Repeal of the exception which permitted mandatory retirement in the Canadian Human Rights Act.
- New prohibited grounds of discrimination
- Gender identity in Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.
- Gender expression in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
- Significant changes to the Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Act commentary to reflect legislative amendments.
- Introduction of prescribed time periods for decisions of the British Columbia Labour Relations Board.
